Introduction to the Management and Administration of Medicines University Certificate in Continuing Education

Program Overview

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Course overview

The module is an ideal opportunity for the registered nurses to refresh their knowledge or the senior staff within a residential/domiciliary care setting to increase their knowledge and understanding in line with current standards.

This is an award of Teesside University delivered at Stockton Riverside College (01642 865400).

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Program Outline

Course details

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What you study

You will cover:

Legislation Protecting the Public

Medicines Act, Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Misuse of Drugs Act, Care standards, Data Protection Act, local policies and procedures

Roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing, dispensing, administering, storing and disposing of medicines including consent and refusal

Classification of medication; maintaining therapeutic levels

Types of medication; to include a wide range of prescribed and over the counter medication

Controlled drugs

Routes of administration

Record keeping

Disposal of medicines

Maintaining standard precautions to include hygiene, handling, correct dosage, safe administration, storage

Adverse reactions and responding to these appropriately

Candidates are expected to be working with clients or relevant work experience placement within a professional framework in order to apply their learning on this course.

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How you are assessed

Assessment is through completion of a workbook.

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Employability

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Career opportunities

You could move on to the UCCE Level 5 Managing Medication Systems or a relevant higher education certificate, diploma or degree.